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Drama {A list of all posts in this Hidden Art of Homemaking Series is found HERE.} From the title of this chapter, you would think we’d be discussing phrases like ‘try-outs’ ‘memorize your lines’ and ‘lights, camera, action!’. But no. Instead the key phrase would be ‘read, read, read’. Read, you ask? YES! Nothing brings stories to life better… Read More

Homeschooling Moms are brilliant multi-taskers. Remember the circus act where they guy 10,20,30 plates spinning on skinny posts all at the same time? That’s us. Besides overseeing the education of our brood, there’s laundry and meals and music lessons and skinned knees and hurt feelings and . . . well, you know. And then life throws in the big stuff…. Read More

Last week in my weekly homeschool wrap up post I mentioned that we made sunprints together. There’s nothing better than keeping your kids entertained, encouraging their creative talents, fostering cooperation, all while teaching them a little patience. And that is exactly what took place one afternoon last week when I called everyone out to the front yard. I’ve listed the… Read More

Writing — Prose and Poetry In our chapter this week, I once again saw a recurring theme. Communication. “Writing is certainly a medium for communication, as all art forms are. It gives the opportunity for direct communication, for verbalizing thoughts and attitudes, for speaking truth and putting content into expression.” page 138 That really is what it’s all about, isn’t… Read More

It may be summer time, but our living quarters need not be neglected. In fact, it’s the perfect time to learn and practice new habits such as learning some basic household cleaning. {this post contains affiliate links} Today is the perfect day to get started! The wonderful Nony of A Slob Comes Clean has written a fantastic resource on FREE!… Read More